blithe Velvet Yam Pressed Serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
2. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
7. Hydrogenated Polydecene
8. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
9. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
10. Hydroxyethylcellulose
11. Cetearyl Olivate
12. Sorbitan Olivate
13. Dimethicone
14. Glyceryl Stearate
15. Cetearyl Alcohol
16. Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
17. Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
18. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
19. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
20. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
21. Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
22. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Carbomer
25. Disodium Edta
26. Potassium Hydroxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Oil-based serum featuring yam root extract, combined with shea and macadamia oils. Uses natural emulsifiers (sorbitan olivate/cetearyl olivate) for an O/W system, with butylene glycol for hydration. Rich texture targeting deep nourishment for dry skin. Factory view: high oil ratio is prone to oxidation, requiring sufficient antioxidants and light-blocking packaging; natural emulsifiers have lower stability, requiring strict temperature control.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract1,2-HexanediolMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated Polydecene

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Other ingredients

Butyrospermum Parkii ButterHydroxyethylcelluloseCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateDimethiconeGlyceryl StearateCetearyl AlcoholCaprylic/Capric GlyceridesCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentArgania Spinosa Kernel OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilXanthan GumCarbomerDisodium EdtaPotassium Hydroxide

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Ingredients explained

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract

Wild Yam extract; traditional ingredient used as skin conditioner. Low concentration, limited clinical evidence.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

C8/C10 glycerides, light emollient/emulsifier 0-20%; low comedogenic risk, light texture.

Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

Yeast ferment extract with polysaccharides; used for multifunctional effects, complex profile may sensitise.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil

Not decoded yet

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

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